This post is part of my ongoing series of writing down my thoughts on the Bible passages I read each day. Some days I hope to have great insight that the Lord gives me, and many days, I will likely struggle through the text and not know what to write down based on what I read. My hope and prayer is that as I make this a habit, just as I did daily writing for so long, that I will improve on my ability to read and understand the passages I’m reading. Please keep in mind that many of these posts may be published late at night or with little time studying and simply be my first thoughts after reading. This is in no way a commentary that one should use to discern the Bible, but my own personal thoughts.
God moves as we move.
In this chapter, David asks about building a place for God (which eventually Solomon does build a temple, but initially, God basically says, have I been in a building before?
In the past he traveled in a tent as the people of Israel went from place to place, and he led them as a pillar of fire by night and cloud by day. Wherever he went, they went. He was always with them, even though the specific place intercessions were made was in a specific place that only some could go (I.e. the priests).
I have been realizing how applicable this is as I move to a different state. Realizing that God is with me whether I’m here or the middle of the desert. Even though some of the friendships have been hard to say goodbye to, I’ve realized my best friendship is with Jesus, and that relationship doesn’t change no matter where I am. It makes the move so much easier.
God is where you are anyway, so stop living like you’re on your own.